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PUBLIC SCHOOL GRADUATION EXERCISES AT CORTLAND IN 1891

The Cortland Democrat, Friday, June 19,
1891.

PUBLIC SCHOOL EXERCISES.

Attractive Programme to be Presented
To-day, Afternoon and Evening.

Cortland
people should make an effort to be in attendance at the closing exercises of
the several ward schools this afternoon, when the first to sixth grades will
present the following programme at 2 P. M. in the Opera House.

2O'CLOCK FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

Invocation.

Song, Chorus.

Recitation—When, Gordon Lord.

Song—Children Go To and Fro, Chorus.

Recitation—The Little Daisies, Four Girls.

Recitation—Sandy and Ned, Vernie Jones.

Song—A Fairy Scene.

Dialogue—Children of Story Lane.

Song—Merrily the Cuckoo.

Recitation—Why, Carrie Reynolds.

Dairy Maids' Drill.

Recitation—One Little Boy Who Ran Away, Earl Darby.

Song—Water Cresses, Aria Hubbard.

A Doll Show.

Declamation—Boots, Berton Smith.

Song—See-Saw.

Recitation—Family Drum Corps, Arthur Moore.

Song—Vacation Time is Here, Chorus.

A
representative of the DEMOCRAT, having witnessed a rehearsal, can bespeak a rich
treat of music, recitation, etc. The precision in drill attained by the little
ones is something remarkable. Do not find fault even if the children occupy front
seats—they are the entertainers, grown people the guests; besides, the mandate
of Herod does not meet approval in the present century. The participants are
taken here and there from the several schools and the public are interested.

In the
evening the higher grades, (sixth to ninth) will be pleased to look into the faces
of an appreciative patronage, when the expenditure of time is the only expense necessarily
required for either occasion. The following is the programme for

8 O'CLOCK,
FRIDAY EVENING.

Invocation.

Recitation—Under the Wheels, Mamie Sheridan.

Recitation—Kentucky Bell, Grace Brown.

Sailor Drill Song.

Recitation—Whispering Bill, Anna Winchell.

Character Songs, Fred Bowker, Lillian Merchant.

Song—The Mill, Chorus of Boys.

Recitation—Tommy's Prayer,Nellie Wells.

Piano Duet, Maud Kinney, Lillian Merchant.

Recitation—An Old Timer's Lament, Alice Ryan.

Spanish Girls' Drill.

Song—When the Stars Begin to Peep, Mamie Sheridan.

Recitation—Little Blossom, Nellie Alexander.

Colloquy of Nations.

Song—Farewell to the Forest, Chorus.

PART II.

Song—Come to the Meadows, Chorus.

Declamation—Stanley's Discoveries, Earl Cummings.

Essay—Application Necessary to Success, Grace E. Tice.

Recitation—Author's Night, Kate Mulligan.

Violin Solo, Nellie Mulligan.

Essay—Education Gained by Observation, Mary P.
Clark.

Class Song.

Presentation of Diplomas.

GRADUATES.

Grace Evelyn Tice, Katharine Delia Mulligan,Mary Peters Clark.

Benediction.

Fairgrounds, racetrack and grandstand shown on 1894 map segment.

THE SPRING MEETING.

Handsome Purses Hung Up for Trials of
Speed—Entries Close June 22.

The
spring meeting of the Cortland County Driving Park Association takes place on
the fair grounds in this village July 1, 2, 3 and 4. The new grand stand is
nearly completed and is being painted. It will seat 1200 people and will be a
model of convenience and a comfort to all who attend. The track can be seen in
its entirety from every seat and no pains have been spared to render it cool
and comfortable. The entries thus far ensures a successful meeting
and all who attend will surely receive the worth of the small amount of money
expended. The following is the programme of races:

WEDNESDAY, JULY 1.

2:50
Class, trotting, Purse $400

2:30
Class, pacing, Purse 350

THURSDAY, JULY 2.

2:37
Class, trotting, Purse $400

2:27
Class, trotting, Purse 400

FRIDAY, JULY 3.

2:45
Class, trotting, Purse $400

2:23
Class, trotting, Purse 400

SATURDAY,
JULY 4.

2:33
Class, trotting, Purse $350

2:29
Class, trotting, Purse 400

CONDITIONS.

Rules of
the National Association to govern, with the following exceptions:

Any horse
distancing the field or any part thereof will receive but one premium.

Races
that cannot be called at or before three o'clock of the last day of the week allotted
to such member shall be considered and declared off, and the entrance money therein
refunded.

Right to
change order of programme any day of the meeting is reserved.

Entrance
fee 10 per cent of purses, divided 50, 25, 15 and 10 per cent. Four to enter,
three to start. Hay and straw free. Entries close Monday, June 22 at 11 P. M.

Drank Alcohol and Whiskey.

ELMIRA,
N. Y., June 15.—The Italian riot at Cayuta last night was caused by alcohol
and whiskey mixed. Francisco Roffeilo was shot dead by Lingi Voute, who escaped
to the woods, himself cut with a stiletto. A posse is after him. One dago was
shot in the knee and any number were cut or clubbed in a serious manner.

A GREAT GRAFTING FEAT.

KANSAS
CITY, June 15.—A skillful case of skin grafting has been completed by which H.
C. Fulkerson regains the use of both legs. A year ago Fulkerson, who was in the
employ of the Silver towel company, stepped into a vat of boiling grease. The flesh
of both legs, from the knees down, was cooked away. The only way to repair the
damage was by the grafting of skin from other human beings upon the injured members.
One hundred and sixty persons (Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias, of which
organizations Fulkerson was a member) contributed portions of their anatomy to
be used in piecing up Fulkerson's wounds. The grafts were about a thousand in
number and in the majority of cases were successful. Fulkerson was out enjoying
the use of both limbs yesterday.

FROM EVERYWHERE.

Soap is
made from corn.

Key West
has 4,000 cigar makers.

New York
was incorporated as a city in 1664.

The collateral
inheritance law of Connecticut takes $64,000 for the State out of Barnum's
fortune.

Sixteen
millions of dollars were sent from the United States to pay for beet sugar bought
in Germany during the year ending June 30, 1890.

Articles
of incorporation have been filed with the county clerk by the Moravia Light, Heat
& Power company, composed of William Selover, Elmer M. Benton and William
J. H. Parker of the village of Moravia.

There is
a case in the Supreme Court against the town of Moravia for $20,000 for alleged
defective highway, by which two ladies, Mrs. Harter and Mrs. Lickof
Summerhill, were injured last July by a runaway accident.

One day
last week as Dempster Pinckney of South Onondaga was ploughing on one of his farms
he unearthed three skeletons sufficiently well preserved to be recognized as
being those of an adult, a younger person and a small child. Charcoal was found
by the remains which gives rise to the theory that once a house stood there
which burned down together with the inmates, although the oldest inhabitant
does not remember any such house. Other relics may yet be unearthed which will
give a clue to the mystery.

On
Saturday afternoon a patient at the Utica State Hospital reported that he had discovered
the body of a patient named Claude G. Howe of Chateaugay, Franklin county,
hanging from a tree in the woods at the rear of the grounds. The officersof
the hospital had missed Howe at dinner time and began a search. Howe was about 40
years of age and entered the hospital in April, 1890. He was somewhat melancholy,
but did not appear to have suicidal tendencies. In view of the patient's condition
he had been recommended for discharge. The patient expressed a willingness to
go, but said he liked the hospital. On Wednesday he was told his father would
call for him in a few days. Dr. Wagner said he believes Howe did not want to go
home, and it preyed on his mind till he decided to hang himself.

TOWN REPORTS.

VIRGIL.

Most of
our sick are doing well.

Mr. Frank
Oaks is very sick. Dr. Bruce has charge of the case.

Miss Cora
Hollenbeck of Georgetown is visiting friends in town.

Mr. and
Mrs. Will Muncey of Cortland were guests of their parents Sunday.

Mr. and
Mrs. Reuben Butts of Scott visited at Mr. George Dann's Saturday and Sunday.

Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Jennings of Harford, were guests at Henry McKinney's Sunday.

Married
at Ithaca, Thursday, June 11, by Rev. Mr. Gee, Mr. R. D. Sholes of Blodgett's
Mills, and Miss Orrial Gardiner of this place.

Mr. and
Mrs. Gardner Bentley of Blodgett's Mills, visited Mrs. Bentley's mother, Mrs.
John P. Price, Saturday. Mrs. Price has been sick for the past two weeks and
don't get much better.

Children's
Day was observed at the M. E. Church Sunday evening. The church was beautifully
trimmed with flowers and plants, and the committee having the same in charge
are deserving of a good deal of praise.

TOPSY
[pen name of local correspondent.]

SCOTT.

One young man has refused to work his poll tax
and suit was brought to recover. Judgment was rendered against him for $1.50 and
costs.

We learn
that Mrs. Alfred Stillman of Leonardsville has had serious trouble with her
eyes; losing or nearly losing the sight of one of them.

A middle
aged man was found down in the road to-day drunk and a team was procured and he
was taken to his home in Cold Brook, or East Scott.

Twenty
beside your correspondent from Scott attended the Central S. D. B. Association at
DeRuyter, which commenced the 11 inst. and ended the 14th. There was a large
concourse of people present including 18 ministers. The sessions were interesting
and we think profitable,

To-day,
Tuesday, was an unlucky day in Scott. Charles Blunden was starting down the
hill from his residence with a spirited team when one of the lines broke and
the team ran, first in a circle throwing Mr. Blunden and his son from the
wagon. His son was thrown a great distance but was unhurt, but Mr. Blunden was
severely hurt. He had hardly recovered from a broken ankle which is hurt again,
also his back and a general concussion of the whole body. Drs. Babcock, of
Scott, and Burdick, of Homer, were both called. The wagon was somewhat damaged
but the horses unhurt. Mr. Blunder is an industrious and hardworking man, and
he has the sympathy of all. On the same day Mrs. McConnell fell from a staging,
striking on her head and shoulders.

WILLETT.

George
Leach has moved into the rooms over S. C. Dyer's store.

M. A.
Minard, Esq. of Texas Valley was in town Saturday on business.

John S.
Jones is supplying our people with some very delicious strawberries from his
own raising.

Mr. John
W. Jones was in Cortland recently, and took the examination for the free
scholarship to Cornell University.

Messrs.
Leach Bros. have opened the meat market and will endeavor to serve all their
old customers with the very best meats the market will afford, and at
reasonable prices.

Dr. and
Mrs. D. F. Coats are receiving the congratulations of their many friends over
the arrival of a young Dr. Coats at their home Monday evening. And the Doctor
says he is a democrat too.

The
funeral of Miss Grace Smith, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Smith, took
place from the M. E. Church Tuesday, Rev. D. W. Swetland [sic] officiating. Her
death was very sudden, she having been to the village only Wednesday of last
week, and hopes were entertained of her recovery until Saturday morning.

The choir
of the M. E. Church have now resigned. It does not seem necessary for all the
choir to do so because one or two are dissatisfied. We sincerely hope a good thorough
investigation will now be had and the charges against certain members cleared
up. But at any rate we hope the guilty will receive their just punishment.

HARFORD MILLS.

Miss
Blanch Parker is visiting at Lyons this week.

Doc. Leonard
is all smiles these days; it is a nice boy.

Mrs.
Chappius is visiting her sister at Galeton, Pa., this week.

Mr.
Martie Elster was in town last Sunday. He undoubtedly knows why.

Mr. Isaac
Moore of Ludlowville spent the sabbath with his brothers, Will and Fred Moore.

Cora
Hollenbeck is home from Georgetown, spending a few days with her parents and
friends.

Richard
Huson of Georgetown has been visiting his daughter Mrs. Fred Hollenbeck, the
past week.

Masters
Johnson and Alvord of Marathon spent a portion of the week with Abram Boyce.

Children's
Day was observed at both places of worship last Sunday, there being a good
turnout at each.

Miss
Bertha Duel started on Tuesday last for Massachusetts, where she has gone to
keep house for her father.

On Friday
last, Warren Fultz thought to split a knot that lay in the chip yard, so he
filled the chunk, after boring it, with powder and then touched it off with a match.
The explosion came too quick for him to escape without a broken leg. Doctors Leonard
and Cook were called and reduced the fracture, and he is doing as well as can
be expected at present.

Quite an
accident occurred on Monday to the creamery team of Richford. As they were
gathering their cream on Michigan Hill, they started without the driver for a
run, and after running about two miles they ran off the bank just above Abe Boyce's and tipped the wagon over, spreading the
cream in various directions. Jamming the cans, wasting the cream, and breaking
the harness some, with some slight bruises on one of the horses is all the damage
done.

Jud
Wilcox hitched his mare with the lines in the hotel barn on Friday night last and she became uneasy and in some way broke or
finished breaking the ring in the bit, and came out on the street running across
Mr. Duntz's garden, leaving the running gear of his Groton cart against the tree
in front of the garden and taking the box and springs across the garden with her,
where she stopped at the stable door of her own accord. Luckily no one was hurt
nor much damage done.

CHIP.

GROTON CITY.

Mr. Frank
Coats raised his barn, last Saturday.

There was
no school here last Friday, as the teacher went home.

Miss
Josie Clark spent last Saturday and Sunday with her parents.

Several
from this place attended the concert at Summer Hill, last Sunday evening.

School
closes next week Friday, June 26th, with a picnic on the grounds on the west
side of the creek.

Rev. Mr.
Usher, of McGrawville, will preach at the M. E. church here, next Sunday. We
hope he will have a good congregation.